Art Coulson's Children's Book 'The Creator's Game: A Story of Baaga'adowe/Lacrosse'

A new children's book published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press and released in October is another example of the increasing attention put on the sport of lacrosse and the origins of the game.

Authored by Art Coulson — an award-winning writer who has covered a range of Native American issues and is a member of the Cherokee Nation — and featuring illustrations by Robert DesJarlait, the 48-page book tells the story of a young man named Travis Skinaway who is struggling to excel as a member of his school's lacrosse team.

The boy has a series of dreams in which his grandfather teaches him the spriitual meaning of the game, which ultimately helps him find his stride on the field. Travis even dons his grandfather's gear and he comes into his own as a member of the lacrosse team.

In addition to conveying a story of lacrosse and its history in a way that youth can easily digest, the book also features a glossary of Ojibew lacrosse terms and spiritual language used in the book.

To learn more about the book, visit the Minnesota Historical Society Press website at mhspress.org. You can puchase the book at Amazon.com and through other major booksellers.